US Bridges

I-165 over Gasper River

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · Nbl 1.5 MI S of KY626 Op · Structure no. 114B00054R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,148
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-165 over Gasper River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-165 over Gasper River in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,148 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,383 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-165
CrossesGasper River
LocationNbl 1.5 MI S of KY626 Op
RouteInterstate 165
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0475, -86.5825
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,148 (2023)
Projected traffic6,383 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-165 over Gasper River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-165 over Gasper River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does I-165 over Gasper River carry?

About 5,148 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-165 over Gasper River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-165 over Gasper River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.